Myth Crash Course 26 & 27

What is syncretism?

• When two best friends go to war

• When two religious traditions combine over time

• When you synchronize your watches

• When one religion declares war

Which of these is true of Gilgamesh BEFORE his hero's journey?

• he is widely loved

• his parents are both peasants

• he is a terrible king and a mostly bad person

• he doesn't have any friends

What is Enkidu's main role in the epic of Gilgamesh?

• to provide comic relief

• to help Gil become a better person

• to tempt Gil into poor decisions

• to lead Gil on a wild goose chase

What is the Belly of the Whale for Gilgamesh?

• the darkness of the forest & the unknown

• his own mother

• an actual whale

• the desert

What is Ishtar's role in the Epic of Gilgamesh?

• she is Gil's mother

• she is Enkidu in disguise

• she is Gil's sister

• she is a temptress

Which of the following make Gilgamesh truly heroic?

• his magical staff

• his ability to communicate with snakes

• his human limitations

• his pride

How does Rama win the hand of the princess Sita?

• he wanders the forest for 14 years

• he strings Shiva's bow

• he repairs Shiva's bow

• he kidnaps her

What or who does Rama need to follow?

• his dharma

• Shiva

• the hermit

• his father

How does Sita aid in her own rescue?

• she kills Ravana

• she goes through the fire ordeal

• she drops her jewelry to the monkeys

• she strings Shiva's bow

Which of these is not a part of Rama's dharma?

• being a powerful warrior

• being a dutiful son

• being a loving husband

• being the king of the monkeys